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Mary Magdalene, Moses the Black, Poverty, Saint Photina -

Our Hopeful Poverty

This week Fr. Michael talks about the poverty we find ourselves in and how it can be attractive to others.

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Clinging, Healing -

Clinging and Healing

This week Fr. Michael talks about the healing of the paralytic at the pool and how his years of longing for healing was fulfilled.

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Apophatic, Cataphatic, Prayer, Special Guest -

Self Titled with Fr. Nathan Symeon

This week we're joined by special guest, Fr. Nathan Symeon. Fr. Nathan Symeon talks about apophatic and cataphatic theology, but more specifically the differences between apophatic and cataphatic prayer.

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Chastity, Church Fathers, Special Guest -

Contemplation in the Active Life with Bishop Erik Varden

This week we're joined by Bishop Erik Varden. Bishop Varden, Mother Natalia, and Fr. Michael talk about recognizing Jesus in others, living a contemplative life, the Syriac fathers, and the beauty of chastity.

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Monastic, Orientale Lumen, Special Guest -

Monks in the World with Fr. Chris Seith

This week we're joined by special guest, Fr. Chris Seith. Mother Natalia and Fr. Chris talk about the monastic life and how their constant life of prayer calls us to incorporate God into our lives.

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Listening, Sin -

You Are What You Think

This week Mother Natalia talks about a revelation she had about sin and listening to God.

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Preparation, Rest -

Be Prepared

This week Fr. Michael talks about a recent discovery he made about rest and preparation. He talks about the importance of both and how they are linked together.

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Rules -

The Gift of Rules

This week Fr. Michael talks about rules and the gift they can be in our lives. He talks about the difference between checking boxes and fully embracing the Church's teaching.

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Efficiency, Relationships -

Relationship > Efficiency...Or is it?

This week Mother Natalia repurposes a talk she gave recently about relationship and efficiency.

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Byzantine Basics, Church Fathers, Death -

Life After Death

This week Fr. Michael talks about life after death, specifically the teaching of the early church Fathers.

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